Temperatures started off in the 30s to lower 40s across Northern California, but that's just the beginning of a days-long trend of even colder temperatures ahead, the KCRA 3 First Alert Weather Team is projecting.

Tuesday -- Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs 46 to 55. North winds around 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon. West of the Sacramento River...north winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph west of the Sacramento River.

Tuesday night -- Clear...windy. Lows 28 to 34. North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Wednesday -- Sunny...breezy. Highs 46 to 52. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.